Quick answer
Choosing the right flow for your Breast Like Teats 2pk depends on your baby's age, feeding ability, and whether they are combination feeding. Start with a slow flow and move up only when your baby shows signs of frustration or gulping.
Why flow matters for the Breast Like Teats
The Breast Like Teats are designed to mimic the natural shape and movements of mum's nipple, making it easier for breastfed babies to switch between breast and bottle. But even with a teat that feels familiar, choosing the wrong flow can cause feeding problems—too slow and baby gets frustrated, too fast and they may gag or overfeed.
Because these teats have an advanced triple anti-colic valve and a wide neck, they already reduce air intake. The flow rate is the main variable you control. Start low and observe your baby's cues.
When to move up a flow level
Babies grow quickly, and their feeding needs change. A teat that worked at 2 months may be too slow at 4 months. Common signs it's time to size up: your baby takes longer than 20 minutes to finish a bottle, they fall asleep before finishing, or they seem frustrated and pull off the teat.
On the other hand, if milk drips out of the teat when you turn the bottle upside down without sucking, the flow is too fast. Always test the flow before offering the bottle.
How to choose the right flow for the Breast Like Teats 2pk
- Step 1: Start with slow flow for newborns and younger babies: For babies under 3 months or those new to bottle feeding, choose the slow flow teat. It delivers milk at a pace similar to breastfeeding, so your baby controls the feeding. Common mistake: starting with a medium flow because you think baby needs more milk—this can cause choking or milk refusal.
- Step 2: Watch for feeding cues to know when to switch to medium flow: Around 3-6 months, or when your baby finishes bottles quickly but seems hungry for more, try the medium flow. Look for signs like sucking harder, collapsing the teat, or taking longer than 20 minutes. Common mistake: switching too early because baby seems impatient—they might just need a burp or a break. If milk leaks from the teat when inverted, the flow is too fast. Go back down a level.
- Step 3: Use fast flow only for older babies who can handle it: Fast flow is suitable for babies over 6 months who are strong suckers and can drink a full bottle in 10-15 minutes without gulping or coughing. Common mistake: assuming fast flow is needed for thicker liquids like cereal—the Breast Like Teats are not designed for that, and it can damage the teat. Always supervise feeding and check the teat for wear. Replace if the flow becomes too fast due to stretching.
Product facts
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breast like teats 2pk: designed to mimic the natural shape and movements of mum’s nipple when feeding to ease the transition between breast and bottle This makes the Breast Like Teats 2pk ideal for combination feeding, but you still need to pick the right flow to match your baby's sucking strength.
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